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Riverside walking track Trail Hiking Australia

  • Length: 5km

  • Duration: 2.5hrs

  • Grade: 3

  • Style: One Way

  • Start: Riverside Dr, Chatswood West

  • End: Riverside Dr, Chatswood West

  • Location: Lane Cove National Park

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  • Distance from CBD: 13.6 km

  • State: NSW

  • Latitude: -33.79210432

  • Longitude: 151.1559595

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Riverside walking track is a 5km, grade 3 one way hike, located in the Lane Cove National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 2.5hrs to complete.

Hike Summary

The delightful Riverside walking track meanders through natural bushland and a string of picturesque picnic areas in Lane Cove National Park, just north of Sydney CBD. Enjoy a weekend getaway without leaving town and introduce the kids to the simple pleasures of birdwatching and wildlife-spotting.
Following the southern bank of Lane Cove River, from the weir near Delhi Road to Deburghs Bridge, the scenic walk takes in peaceful bush settings where you can stop and enjoy tranquil river views. When it's time for a lunch break, unroll the picnic blanket at Commandment Rock picnic area.
Along the track you might see lorikeets and kookaburras as well as egrets and spoonbills, so be sure to bring along some binoculars for a spot of birdwatching with the kids. Keep an eye out for swamp wallabies and brush turkeys darting through the bush. If you're keen for a challenge, return via the northern riverbank along Great North walk.

About the region

Lane Cove National Park
Not far from Sydney's city centre, is the perfect place for a family day out or school excursion. Explore historic sites along the Heritage walk or enjoy a picnic, canoe or go birdwatching.

Lane Cove National Park is a beautiful pocket of bushland that sits on either side of the peaceful Lane Cove River. It’s in easy reach for Sydneysiders, extending from East Ryde to Pennant Hills and West Chatswood.

It’s a great place for a day out with the family; there are lots of picnic areas to choose from, including those that offer picnic tables, barbecues, children’s play equipment, flat grassy areas and easy access to walking tracks and places to ride your bike. Whatever activities you fancy, you’re bound to find a perfect place to picnic for the day.

Getting there

To Bloodwood picnic area. Riverside walking track is in the Ryde area of Lane Cove National Park. To get there:Access via Delhi Road, West Chatswood or from Lane Cove Road, Macquarie Park. Park entry points Bloodwood picnic area See on map Riverview carpark See on map Parking Parking is available at a range of places along the walk. To access the southern end of the walk, park along Riverside Road near Koonjeree picnic area.

Tips

Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching

Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.

The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.

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